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Banisteriopsis arborea

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Banisteriopsis arborea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target mature forest canopy trees, disrupting the specific light and humidity conditions this vine requires for successful reproduction. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the delicate moisture balance of its rainforest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits the understory and canopy of primary and mature secondary rainforests across the Amazon Basin. It requires high humidity levels and depends on large trees for structural support, typically growing in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Banisteriopsis arborea classified as Endangered?
Banisteriopsis arborea is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Banisteriopsis arborea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target mature forest canopy trees, disrupting the specific light and humidity conditions this vine requires for successful reproduction. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the delicate moisture balance of its rainforest habitat.
Where does Banisteriopsis arborea live?
Banisteriopsis arborea occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Banisteriopsis arborea?
The main threats to Banisteriopsis arborea are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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